Introducing Mepilex Up:

An innovative foam dressing designed for exuding wounds

We took on the challenge of exudate management for VLUs

A common thread runs through the array of literature on patients with venous leg ulcers (VLUs). Explore additional information on this topic here. Patient quality of life is significantly impacted by the effects of chronic exudate.¹ ² ³ When dressings don’t properly manage exudate, fluid can leak onto and soil patient garments, compression devices, wraps, furniture and healthy skin.

But now things are looking up.

 

Say hello to Mepilex Up.

Mepilex Up is an innovative foam dressing designed to minimise the risk of leakage and prevent its spread to healthy skin.

How it works

An illustration showing how wound fluid spreads under a Mepilex Up wound dressing.

A patented foam structure creates a dimpled surface.

An illustration showing how the fluid continues to spread under a Mepilex Up wound dressing.

The innovative dimpled foam improves the capillary action, allowing fluids to spread in all directions, even against gravity⁴.

An illustration showing how the fluid have spread even more under a Mepilex Up wound dressing.

The unique spreading properties minimise the risk of leakage and manage exudate for several days, which may contribute to longer wear time⁴.

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Mepilex Up helps promote efficient care

Given its unique spreading properties, Mepilex Up can successfully manage high volumes of fluid for a long period, which may contribute to a long wear time and fewer dressing changes⁵ potentially saving valuable time and money. Additionally, leaving the dressing in place for several days supports undisturbed wound healing efforts and their subsequent benefits.

Our dressing provides an effective solution to these issues. See for yourself how Mepilex Up has benefited both this patient and her clinicians.

Testimonial (Johnson's long video)

Revolutionise your approach to venous leg ulcers now

Show your patients that leakage doesn’t have to dominate their every day.

Revolutionise your approach to venous leg ulcers and discover the benefits of Mepilex Up.

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    2. Phillips, P, Lumley, E, Duncan, R, et A systematic review of qualitative research into people’s experiences of living with venous leg ulcers. J Adv Nurs. 2018; 74: 550–563. https://doi.org/ 10.1111/jan.13465
    3. Kelechi, T.J., Muise-Helmericks, R.C., Theeke, L.A. et al. An observational study protocol to explore loneliness and systemic inflammation in an older adult population with chronic venous leg ulcers. BMC Geriatr 21, 118 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02060-w
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